Category: Work & Life

UF/IFAS hosting ONE WORLD summit to address feeding the world’s growing population

by Ken Gioeli

March 11, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- --- How do you address all of the issues associated with feeding the world’s estimated 9 billion people by the year 2050? One way is to share great ideas and that’s exactly what more than 700 University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Farm to School Programs

March 9, 2015

As the country becomes more health-conscious and concerned about eating habits, an increasing number of schools have embraced the farm to school movement. “Farm to school” refers to programs that encourage agriculture-related education—such ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Farm To School, School Lunch

Six Simple Ideas for Dealing with Your Unwanted Exotic Pet

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 7, 2015

This exotic snake was caught in a garage on Bayou Chico (Pensacola) – it did not belong to the homeowner. Photo courtesy of: Escambia County Animal Control Now that we have completed National Invasive Species Awareness Week many readers ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Dealing, Exotic, Ideas, Panhandle Outdoors, Simple, Unwanted

UF/IFAS Lawn and Garden Fest slated for Saturday, March 14

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 5, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Just in time for spring’s arrival, Lawn and Garden Fest returns to the University of Florida campus on Saturday, March 14, to offer residents free advice and information to help them beautify their yards. It takes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Soil, University Of Florida

UF/IFAS goes hi-tech with in-depth digital magazine

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 5, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With the tap of a finger and a swipe of the screen, people can read the most in-depth news about the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences as it launches its inaugural issue of “UF/IFAS Reach” ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Ag Saves Series Begins March 24

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 4, 2015

On February 23, 2015, 93 folks in the Agriculture Industry assembled to kick-off a new initiative, AgSave$, to bring personal finance education such as estate planning, succession planning, and protecting assets to farmers, ranchers and agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: AgSave$, Family Farms, Farm Credit, Savings

Eighth annual UF Bee College event returns March 6-7

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 3, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida’s sweetest event for all things honey bee is set for March 6-7, University of Florida officials announced this week. The University of Florida's Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory has organized and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Work & Life
Tags: Entomology And Nematology, Honeybee, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jamie Ellis, University Of Florida

Beginners Pressure Canning Class – March 17

by Judy Corbus

March 3, 2015

Ready to move beyond jams & jellies? Ready to preserve all of your garden bounty? Ready to have hearty meals on your pantry shelf? ~ Join us for a hands-on class to can vegetables ~ Tuesday, March 17 ~ 6:00 – 9:30 PM (CDT) Holmes ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Canning/Food Preservation, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Pressure Canning

Beginners Pressure Canning Class – March 17

by Judy Corbus

March 3, 2015

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Canning/Food Preservation, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Pressure Canning

Water Bath Canning Class – March 12

by Judy Corbus

March 3, 2015

Learn the basics of safely preserving acid foods by using the water bath canner. Join us Thursday, March 12, 6:00-9:00 pm CDT, at Live Oak Baptist Church, 5211 Millers Ferry Road, Vernon. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Canning/Food Preservation, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Water Bath Canning

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